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Its just my small opinion, but could we add a machinery section to the journal. Maybe separating hand tools and machinery. I think vintage snap on rachets and vintage drill presses are worlds apart. It would help in searching for particular threads. Thanks for the consideration. Merry xmas.

I own a 1958(i believe) dewalt radial arm saw. Its a 110v, 3/4 HP motor. It needs a new start up capacitor, also known as a condenser. Problem is i cant find any specs on the capacitor size. Anybody have any ideas? Just about ready to buy a couple different ones, similiar in physical size, and...

Anybody recognize this belt sander? Found on craigslist. Owner doesnt know what make/model it is. I want to go there after work and make an offer. All help appreciated. Thanks

Maybe this has been covered already but... I have a set of spellmaco transfer punches i bought years ago. Thier great. Its the small set that goes up to 1/2". I remember they cost about $100 and came in a spellmaco cardboard box. Now i want to buy the next bigger set that goes up to 1". Im...

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Snap on air chisels- has anyone upgraded from the ph2050 to ph3050? Is it that much better thats it worth buying a new tool?

Ive read the threads, i did research all day. Cant seem to find what I'm looking for. Extra long reach pliers. Like 16". I have 11". Besides snap on, i cant seem to find a usa made, or german made brand. Why am i having so much trouble with this? Knipex, channellock, nws, all known for making...

I was walking through the tool section at lowes when i saw a pile of 18" crescent wrenches... MADE IN THE USA! Thats not the best part. They were $12 each. A memorial day miracle. So I bought 3. I was tempted to buy like 20, and give them out at christmas. Merry Christmas mom, heres a big ***...

Im watching the bristol race right now. I just noticed matt kenseths crew using dewalt cordless impacts to fix car.

Im shopping for a set of letter and number stamps. Im checking out ebay for used sets. I pretty much have it narrowed down to miller falls or young bros. Is one brand better than the other? Did young bros sell out to taiwan or anything? What i mean is an old set better than brand new? For...

Found sitting out at the curb. A tomlee tablesaw model 36. Tilt model. Dayton 115/230 volt 7.1amp motor. Did i really need a third tablesaw? No, but i couldnt just leave it there.

A tiny bit off topic... Who sells real wood dressers? Im talking 24"-30" deep, chest high, no chinese pressboard nonsense. American quality, like antique furniture quality. Built to last. Cant find anything by me. The best furniture i own, i received second hand. My wife doesnt like the...

Just picked up this 1/3hp craftsman bench grinder for $70 bucks. And an atlas 1060 drill press for $100. How do figure out the year of the drill press? Is in the serial number or stamped somewhere?

My first post. But i need help. This drill press came up on the local craigslist ads. It says its a walker turner #2 taper but ive never seen a wt like it. Maybe a rockwell? Can anyone help me ID it? Im gonna take a ride over to look at it friday and try to make a deal. Thanks in advance.